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This posthumous report reflects the lingering racism, with writers still questioning whether a Black artist could truly have created the work attributed to him. Its inclusion exposes how paternalistic narratives persisted even after his death,…

This map, taken from the well known gay Toronto magazine The Body Politic in their summer 1974 issue, depicts places around the city where queer social events and activities were held. These spots were primarily frequented and dominated by white gay…

This article situates Bannister among the prominent Massachusetts artists who exhibited in 1876. It captures how his work circulated within regional artistic networks, leading to national fame.

This report publicly acknowledges Bannister’s medal-winning success. It demonstrates how his recognition complicated racist assumptions about Black artistic capability on the national stage.

A plaque commemorating the Webster-Ashburton Treaty at the old State Department building in Washington, D.C. where the signing took place.

Webster-Ashburton Treaty Ratification, 9 August 1842

A portrait of John Anderson in Victorian formal dress

The Canadian government recognized Jackie Washington’s talent and contributions to Canadian music culture and inducted him into the Canadian Jazz and Blues Hall of Fame in 2002. Washington was adamant to preserve his family's heritage and cultural…